Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum vs Symantec Endpoint Security comparison

Kaspersky and Broadcom are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. Kaspersky is ranked #21 with an average rating of 8.6, while Broadcom is ranked #11 with an average rating of 7.7. Kaspersky holds a 0.7% mindshare in EPP, compared to Broadcom’s 4.2% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Kaspersky users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Symantec Endpoint Security and Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum are two leading endpoint security solutions. While Kaspersky offers comprehensive features, Symantec outperforms in support, deployment ease, and pricing.

Features: Symantec Endpoint Security offers strong threat detection and response capabilities, seamless integration, and solid data protection. Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum includes advanced malware detection, automated investigation tools, and comprehensive threat hunting tools.

Room for Improvement: Symantec Endpoint Security needs better integration with other security tools, optimized performance, and enhanced reporting features. Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum requires improved reporting capabilities, faster support response times, and a more intuitive user interface.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Symantec Endpoint Security is recognized for its straightforward deployment process and responsive customer service. Kaspersky receives mixed reviews for deployment but earns high praise for its detailed implementation guidance and support materials.

Pricing and ROI: Symantec Endpoint Security is cost-effective with good ROI. Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum has higher upfront costs but delivers strong ROI over time due to its advanced features and comprehensive capabilities.

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Categories and Ranking

Kaspersky Endpoint Detectio...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

21st

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

8.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Symantec Endpoint Security

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

11th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

142

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is 0.7%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Endpoint Security is 4.2%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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SharjeelFarooque

Account Manager at Secure Beans

Great threat response, provides for proactivity, and has automated threat identification

In terms of the Pakistani market and talking from a salesperson's perspective, I'd suggest that Kaspersky introduce a bundle of Kaspersky EDR-Optimum or Kaspersky EDR-Expert along with its Business Select/Advance suite. When I say this, I understand the Pakistani market and how slow and less eager organizations are to invest in IT and internet security. Most of them don't invest until or unless they face any attack or network failure. However, in addition to the product, Kaspersky should give EDR-Optimum on the cloud for less than 300 users as well, in case any customer has its whole network on the cloud. That way they can easily use it.

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PedroSoares

Senior Security Information Analyst at Modal Bank

Helps us block ports, like TCP and UDP, and we don't need to use Active Directory GPOs to block anything

One suggestion I have for both regular and mobile would be to collect all the information about installed software, such as versions, and give that information to the manager to help with software management. That would be a huge advantage for everyone who administers these tools. For example, EDR gives me some applications with a version linked to a CVE or a MITRE attack. That's really interesting, But we don't know about other software that is installed and that means we need to install and use other software on the workstation to collect that information. If Symantec could do that, it would help managers improve their security, as they would know all the software installed on each device. Because Symantec is already installed on a workstation, it would not be difficult for the agent to collect information about the software installed. It wouldn't need to do anything other than collect and share the information. That would be a huge advantage for the administrator. The more information we have about a device, the more secure we can make it. For example, there are types of software that can open a port that an attacker can use. If we know that such software is installed, we could just act before something happens. If Symantec could collect that software information, it would be amazing.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I mostly like how they capture particular files and submit them to other files, and they have the solution console. And for example, we are using the one in for an application, like, on the RansomFree, if there are any vulnerabilities in patches coming, in the future, they fix these."

"Instead of having to wait for alerts, the IT security team can actively hunt for threats by proactively scanning endpoints to spot anomalies and security breaches."

"The most beneficial aspect of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is its protection capabilities, followed by its device management capabilities. The ability to remotely install software is highly advantageous, making it a convenient and helpful feature."

"The product is lightweight and does not slow down the PC. The malware and virus detection rate is also very good."

"The performance is good."

"One of the most valuable features of Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is its cloud console allows users to remotely isolate a single computer from a network in the event of an attack, enabling them to perform root cause analysis without disrupting the entire network. This is particularly useful for organizations that may not have expert resources for endpoint detection and response."

"The encryption feature that allows you complete control of your device is what I found most valuable in Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum."

"The product's most valuable feature is the flexibility of installation with the console and a simple administration strategy."

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"The most valuable feature is the virus and malware detection capability."

"The firewall, IPS and device control are useful at protecting the environment."

"I like the malware threat control policy and USB blocker. In Symantec Manager, we use multiple available features, so we created firewall policies to prevent any malware attack from the network or device controls."

"It is a stable solution...It is a very scalable solution."

"The valuable features are device control, SONOR, and anti-virus."

"Symantec have everything – documentation, videos, data sheets."

"All Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) features, such as anti-malware, zero-day attack protection, and IPS features, are valuable."

"I have found the solution to be very scalable, we have 700 employees using the solution in our organization."

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Cons

"EDR Optimum's scalability could be improved."

"The initial setup is a bit difficult."

"I want Kaspersky to extend its products to internet protection. For example, I would like them to develop a firewall integrated with EDR."

"I want the tool’s pricing to improve."

"For improvement, they should make the scanning process faster. The scanning and updating take more time."

"What I want to be added to Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is a single pane of glass management, where everything is integrated into a single pane of glass."

"Support is an area for improvement. It should have faster response times."

"We would like more data to be available from this solution, in order for it to be usable in strategic decision making."

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"I would like to see fileless attack protection."

"The enterprise edition does not report attacks on external devices."

"Symantec needs to develop some reporting features and notifications. For instance, if the server is not on or it's shut down. There should also be time-based USB control."

"The spam filter is something that you can't control, and you can't set the filter to intercept different types of emails."

"Since the division of the company, we have experienced a lack of support."

"It would be perfect if it is capable of detecting or checking ransomware."

"The solution could improve by having a better graphical interface."

"Its GUI needs improvement. It's good, but it needs to be improved in terms of management and reporting."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is totally reasonable."

"The price is good, not too high."

"The tool’s pricing is yearly. The solution’s pricing is expensive."

"I would rate the product's pricing a nine out of ten. You need to pay about 80,000 rupees yearly for the tool. There are no additional costs associated with the product."

"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is affordability, even for companies with limited budgets, such as those in the Pakistani market. It is a subscription-based license."

"The solution could be made a bit cheaper."

"The price of the solution is reasonable. It cost approximately €10,000 annually."

"Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum is more affordable than the endpoint security product of Fortinet. Whether it's worth the money depends on your security strategy."

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"They're on the reasonable side. They are at mid-level. They're not too expensive as compared to their competitors. They're also not too cheap. In terms of price structure, hopefully, they could do a subscription."

"We pay on a yearly basis..."

"I am not sure of the initial cost, but the yearly renewals are quite affordable, which is a good thing. The price seems to have come down in recent years, and with the alternatives that are out there, such as Microsoft Defender, it needs to maintain that affordability to make it attractive."

"It is cheap. It is especially cheaper than Malwarebytes, which is three times higher than this. It is also cheaper than Cisco. Its price is almost similar to Bitdefender, Gravity, and CloudZone."

"The licensing is okay. Symantec has a very granular licensing model, so you only buy what you need."

"We receive a discounted price for this solution because we are a non-profit organization."

"One great benefit is we do not need to activate a license for every endpoint. The price is fair."

"What we have paid for this product is good value for the work and the services that they are providing to us."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?

The product's most valuable feature is the flexibility of installation with the console and a simple administration strategy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?

The solution could be made a bit cheaper.

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What needs improvement with Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum?

The application should be made a bit lighter so that it does not slow down the PC.

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Which is better - Cortex XDR or Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?

Aqua Security is easy to use and very manageable. Its main focus is on Kubernetes and Docker. Security is a very valuable feature and their speed of integration is very good. The initial setup was ...

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Which offers better endpoint security - Symantec or Microsoft Defender?

We use Symantec because we do not use MS Enterprise products, but in my opinion, Microsoft Defender is a superior solution. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is a cloud-delivered endpoint security s...

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What do you like most about Symantec End-User Endpoint Security?

Symantec have everything – documentation, videos, data sheets.

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Overview

Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Optimum delivers straightforward defense-in-depth against complex and advanced threats with no additional overheads. Use automated and 'single-click' responses so you can ensure every last piece of the threat is rooted out of your system.

Symantec Endpoint Security is a robust and reliable product that provides complete protection against viruses, malware, Trojans, and malicious files. It offers application and device control, ease of use in deploying and updating, a central control console, stability, scalability, auto-discovery capabilities, patch management, endpoint detection and response capabilities, intrusion detection module.

The Symantec Global Intelligence Network (GIN) provides threat intelligence and detection across endpoints, email, and web traffic. It has helped organizations reduce downtime, increase productivity, and improve security posture. Symantec Endpoint Security is easy to use, has a flexible administration, and offers more value than expected.

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Audio Visual Dynamics, Red Deer Advocate, Asia Pacific Telecom Co. Ltd., Kibbutz Ein Gedi, and AMETEK, Inc.

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